Architectural and Engineering Managers

Architectural and Engineering Managers typically perform the following tasks: • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. • Direct, review, or approve project design changes. • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. • Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts. • Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients. • Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures. • Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand. • Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates. • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work. • Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management. • Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff. • Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services. • Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations. • Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities. • Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment. • Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies. • Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities. • Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making. • Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.